Fun with xbox controller?

[Chaser]

I thought about playing it with a xbox controller. Is it fun with that or do I need sth like a hotas?

[Leigh]

I originally played the game with a 360 pad and keyboard hybrid, as the keyboard was still needed for some binds and stuff. It does actually work very well, however, having a hotas or dual stick setup is far more convenient in many ways.

It isn't essential to use sticks, but I would not go back to a pad after using a x52 for the majority of my play time.

[Chaser]

Originally posted by Lei:

I originally played the game with a 360 pad and keyboard hybrid, as the keyboard was still needed for some binds and stuff. It does actually work very well, however, having a hotas or dual stick setup is far more convenient in many ways.

It isn't essential to use sticks, but I would not go back to a pad after using a x52 for the majority of my play time.

I was thinking about playing it in VR. So a Keyboard would not be possible for me :c

[Planewalker]

A keyboard is needed no matter if you use a HOTAS setup or a gamepad.

There is no substitute for typing letters/numbers; i have no idea how it's done on the consoles.

[B1naryW01f]

I started this game on Xbox and absolutely loved it. Took a little while to get the hang of the controls, but after awhile it works well. Still works well through steam, just set the controls as default and they'll be the same as console. I still only use my elite controller even on PC.

[Wesker]

I have been playing with the 360 controller from the start, works just fine for me,

only problem I've ever had was the binds for boost and landing gear,

boost is B

landing gear is hold B and press down,

more then once I've boosted into the back wall because I did the combo too fast.

[Swans]

I have played since alpha, made it to Elite in all 3 careers (combat was a grind), deleted my save and started again (only made it to Elite in trade this time), and I used my XB1 controller the whole time.

I do have a HOTAS which I use for simulators, but in the case of ED I find the XB1 controller works really well, to me it suits this type of game better than a HOTAS, we all have our personal preferences but you most certainly can complete all the content with an XB controller.

[Dolphin Bottlenose]

Originally posted by Chaser:

Is it fun with that or do I need sth like a hotas?

Yes to both! Especially if you plan to play in VR. :)

[M.Spengler]

I use a DS4, it has 3 buttons and a touchpad more, but similar to Xbox controller.

You can bind button combinations on both and it is fun to play with a controller.
Using Lateral thrust is an important part of handling ya ship, so a controller is a good option if you don`t want to spend a lot of money for a HOTAS you can use only for flight sims.

[TheSpaghetGuy]

I would suggest a Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas X. It's pretty cheap and it just works. There is no software needed.

[xPEDx]

i use xbox controller , i dont need to use the keyboard for anything at all. unless im typing in chat or something. i have everything i need on my controller.

[fredted]

i use x bone 360 controller and voice attack just becuse im stupid and keep forgetting what key does what on multicombo presses.

[SUDTIN]

Yeah I've always used my Xbox Controller to play... I just wiped and installed a fresh copy of windows 10 and now the Profile Loads but the game fails to allow me control of my ship... Not sure if anyone else has trouble with the Xbox controller functioning but neither did I until now... Doesn't work at all... Wants me to Build my own mthrfking Key map from scratch.